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True Love

Posted on June 7, 2015 by billtonnis

“The beginning of love is the will to let those we love be perfectly themselves, the resolution not to twist them to fit our own image. If in loving them we do not love what they are, but only their … Continue reading →

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Be Free

Posted on June 5, 2015 by billtonnis

Psalm 146:6-7 The maker of heaven and earth, the seas and all that is in them, who keeps faith forever, secures justice for the oppressed, gives food to the hungry. The Lord sets prisoners free. What is holding you captive? God … Continue reading →

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Love

Posted on May 8, 2015 by billtonnis

John 15:12-13 “This is my commandment: love one another as I love you. No one has greater love than this, to lay down one’s life for one’s friends.” There are all kinds of rules we humans make up that we say … Continue reading →

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Rejoice

Posted on May 7, 2015 by billtonnis

Psalm 96:1-2 Sing to the Lord a new song; sing to the Lord, all the earth. Sing to the Lord, bless his name; announce his salvation day after day. The Maker of the universe made you. The God of all creation wanted … Continue reading →

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All Are One

Posted on May 6, 2015 by billtonnis

John 15:5 “I am the vine, you are the branches. Whoever remains in me and I in him will bear much fruit, because without me you can do nothing.” Sometimes our egos can get carried away and believe it is all … Continue reading →

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Living Spirit

Posted on May 4, 2015 by billtonnis

John 14:26 “The Advocate, the holy Spirit that the Father will send in my name—he will teach you everything and remind you of all that I told you.” Have you ever experienced receiving a positive thought or urge to do … Continue reading →

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Good News

Posted on April 29, 2015 by billtonnis

John 12:44-45 Jesus cried out and said, “Whoever believes in me believes not only in me but also in the one who sent me, and whoever sees me sees the one who sent me.” Did you ever see Jesus squash … Continue reading →

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Be a Wholemaker

Posted on April 14, 2015 by billtonnis

Acts 4:32 The community of believers was of one heart and mind, and no one claimed that any of his possessions was his own, but they had everything in common. We live in a consumeristic society that espouses gaining more … Continue reading →

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Be Healers

Posted on April 13, 2015 by billtonnis

Acts 4:29-30 “And now, Lord, take note of their threats, and enable your servants to speak your word with all boldness, as you stretch forth [your] hand to heal, and signs and wonders are done through the name of your … Continue reading →

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God Is Talking

Posted on April 8, 2015 by billtonnis

Luke 24:32 Then they said to each other, “Were not our hearts burning within us while he spoke to us on the way and opened the scriptures to us?” I truly believe God is speaking to us all the time…but … Continue reading →

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